Travel the World Confidently - Solo Travel for Women Over 40

Not ready for a full solo trip? Learn how traveling during your spouse’s work trip can help you ease into solo travel, build confidence, and explore independently without the stress of planning everything alone.

For women who feel overwhelmed by planning a full solo trip, this option offers a supportive middle ground. Angela explains how this type of travel provides a built-in safety net, while still giving you the freedom to ex...

In this episode, Angela interviews Suzanne Noble, a UK-based podcast host and serial entrepreneur, who shares her experience with solo travel and digital nomad life for women over 40.

Suzanne offers practical advice for planning solo trips, including how to research destinations using tools like Nomad List and online communities, and how to connect with expat groups and fellow travelers. She emphasizes the importance of preparat...

Malia Yoshioka, a freelance food and travel writer who has traveled solo to 43 countries, shares how bringing your personal interests, like food, language, and culture, can make solo travel more rewarding and social.

She explains how connecting with locals, participating in shared experiences while exploring a new city, tasting local cuisine, or learning a new language, this conversation gives practical tips for bridging the gap...

Nicky Yazbek shares solo travel safety tips, packing advice, and lessons from years of exploring the world alone. Perfect for women traveling solo who want confidence, preparation, and peace of mind.

In this episode, Nicky emphasizes the importance of trusting your intuition and listening to your nervous system for safety. She shares practical strategies, including how to store money and valuables, avoid late-night arrivals, and...

Why are so many women over 40 traveling solo? Angela explores life transitions, healing, identity shifts, and the moment many women realize it’s finally time to take the trip.

In this episode, Angela explores the deeper reasons women begin solo travel later in life. From life transitions like divorce, empty nests, or losing a spouse, to healing, rediscovering identity, and realizing that time truly matters, many women reach a point ...

Is solo travel only for extroverts? What if you’re quiet, anxious, or unsure you’re “ready” to go alone?

In this episode, I’m joined by Kerri Leigh, who went from being an anxious waitress to completely transforming her life through solo travel. Now living her dream life in Mexico, Kerri shares how introverts can not only handle solo travel but actually thrive in it.

We talk about the myth that solo travel is only for outgoin...

I spoke with a flight attendant and Mom Julieta Duvall, who shared practical travel-planning tips to help you travel more comfortably and confidently. From smart packing strategies and navigating airport logistics to managing your energy while traveling, this conversation focuses on creating personalized travel experiences that actually fit your life.

🎙️ In This Episode, we discuss:

• How to communicate clearly when traveling ...

What if you stopped planning trips based on what everyone else says you “have to see”… and started planning around how you actually want to feel?

Instead of building trips around crowded checklists, we share how to reverse engineer your dream trip by focusing on personal preferences, meaningful experiences, and alignment.

This conversation will shift how you think about travel planning!

🎙️ In This Episode:

• What it means t...

Planning a trip can feel overwhelming, especially when life is already busy. In this episode, I’m sharing a calmer, more intentional way to plan without burning yourself out.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why trip planning often feels exhausting

• How choosing the right time to plan makes a difference

• How breaking planning into small, manageable steps can make the entire process feel easier.

If you’ve been putting off plann...

What if slowing down could make travel feel easier, and more affordable?

In this episode, we visit with Suzy May, a financial educator and nurse who has spent the past three years slow traveling with her family between Spain and Colorado. Suzy shares how extended stays can reduce costs, build confidence, and create deeper, more meaningful travel experiences.

We talk about practical ways to afford slow travel, including home exchanges...

January is the perfect time to slow down, dream big, and start planning meaningful travel experiences.

In this episode of Travel the World Confidently, we talk about why the beginning of the year is ideal for travel planning, how confidence grows through intention and preparation, and simple ways to turn travel dreams into realistic plans.

You’ll also learn how to create a travel vision board that helps you stay focused, ins...

In this episode, Certified Health & Wellness Coach Tess Cheng joins me to talk about staying healthy while traveling, without making it complicated.

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Easy ways to keep up healthy habits while on the road
• How to enjoy local food without feeling like you’ve “fallen off track”
• Simple movement ideas for hotels, airports, or busy travel days
• What to do when you feel sluggish or out of routine
• How t...

Thinking about traveling solo but not ready to fly across the country? This episode is for you!

I’m sharing five easy ways to start your solo travel journey without leaving your state—from day trips and mini road trips to staycations and solo dining adventures.

These small, confidence-building experiences are perfect for first-timers who want to explore, relax, and learn to enjoy their own company. Tune in and discover how fu...

Discover how to turn travel points and miles into unforgettable trips in this episode with travel points expert Carrie Madison.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Carrie's journey of using points to stretch travel budgets,
• The difference between airline miles and hotel points
• How to earn them through credit card rewards and loyalty programs
• Learn practical strategies for redeeming points for flights, hotels, and even car rentals
• Tips...

In this episode of Travel the World Confidently, I chat with Deonne about her unforgettable solo Mediterranean cruise and how it deepened her love for life at sea. From off-the-beaten-path excursions to her dream of one day living full-time on a cruise ship, Deonne shares how cruising can be both empowering and adventurous, especially when you travel solo.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why Deonne chose a Mediterranean cruise a...

In this episode of Travel the World Confidently, I talk with Sarah-Jayne McNaughton, a personal transformation coach and passionate solo traveler, about the joy and freedom that come from taking a trip, especially when no one else can accompany you.

Sarah-Jayne shares her personal experiences exploring Disneyland Tokyo and Disneyland Paris, and how different cultural expectations, language barriers, and park logistics shaped each ad...

In this episode of Travel the World Confidently, I sit down with writer, memoirist, and oral storyteller Anne Marie Wells to talk about her unforgettable solo adventure in Iceland. From hitchhiking and local chats to camping outdoors, Anne’s journey was filled with discovery and connections, which gave her lots of stories to tell!

We delve into her favorite hidden gems, her solo navigation of Iceland, and the powerful experiences th...

In this episode of Travel the World Confidently, I talk with Celesté Lawson, a relocation strategist and co-founder of Melanin Tours, about the bold decision that led her to leave cold Maryland winters behind and start a new life in Costa Rica. What started as a spontaneous flight deal became a life-changing move!

Celeste shares how she went from dreaming of a getaway to actually making it happen—selling her condo, booking a flight,...

In this episode of Travel the World Confidently, I talk with Liz Scheessele, a former civil engineer turned boutique hotel owner, about her recent solo adventure through the Hawaiian Islands.

Liz shares why traveling alone can be both empowering and peaceful, offering freedom to follow your own rhythm and uncover unexpected joys along the way.

She also talks about her unique career transition into hospitality and what she’s...